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Method and apparatus for extraction of low-frequency artifacts from brain waves for alertness detection

US5626145A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 1996
Grant dateMay 6, 1997
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Expiry dateMar 20, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/4094
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and apparatus automatically detect alertness in humans by monitoring and analyzing brain wave signals. Steps include: acquiring the brain wave (EEG or MEG) data from the subject, digitizing the data, separating artifact data from raw data, and comparing trends in f-data to alertness indicators, providing notification of inadequate alertness.

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